FMS Flashcards
When the FMS powers on, the CDU defaults to the _____ page.
Init page
True or False: Normally, during FMS startup, the aircraft position is accurate and no changes are required.
True
True or False: SIDs and STARs are entered using the FPL MENU page on the FMS.
True
True or False: If NO LINK is indicated after a vector leg, it can be deleted; otherwise, it should be line-selected to stop if from flashing.
True
The FPL page on the FMS includes which viewing options?
Normal, compressed, clearance
True or False: The Clearance view on the FMS most closely represents the Company release and should be used during the Data Verification phase by both pilots.
True
True or False: Inputs to the FPL summary page on the FMS are mandatory.
False
True or False: The total passenger weight in the FMS is automatically displayed using the average weight per person.
True
True or False: If you enter passenger and cargo weight into the FMS (regardless of current CLP procedures), the ZFW and GROSS WT are automatically calculated.
True
True or False: Both pilots will display FMS NAV page 1 for takeoff.
True
Both Pilots will display _____ for takeoff.
FMS Nav Page 1
True or False: Both pilots will display FMS DATA page 2 for takeoff.
False
True or False: The FMS does not have any thrust limit functions.
True
True or False: The aircraft has auto-throttle capabilities.
False
For takeoff, pilots will smoothly advance the power levers to the _____ position.
Rating per detent
True or False: To fly to a waypoint on the FMS, pilots start by selecting the DTO key.
True
The _____ key on the FMS is the starting procedure when cleared to a waypoint.
DTO
True or False: To enter an off-route waypoint into the FMS, pilots use the free text option on the DTO page.
True
True or False: When deleting a waypoint from the FMS, the FMS will automatically select a direct route between the two waypoints to fill the gap from the deletion.
True
True or False: When deleting a waypoint from the FMS, pilots must manually select a new route to the next waypoint to fill in the gap.
False
To enter and edit holding maneuvers in the FMS, first select the MNVR prompt from the _____ page.
Nav
To enter a new hold in the FMS, pilots should begin by specifying a different waypoint in the _____ field.
Fix
True or False: To enter a new fix into the FMS, pilots should begin by specifying a different waypoint in the FIX field.
True
True or False: Only one hold can be entered into the flight route on the FMS.
False
With regard to building a hold in the FMS, the turn direction field can be swapped by _____.
Highlighting and selecting the +/- key
How do pilots remove a hold in the FMS after it has been armed but before it has been activated?
Disarm hold on maneuver menu, Select hold line on FPL page and delete it
True or False: Pressing the DISARM hold on the FMS after a hold has been armed will delete it.
True
True or False: Pilots can delete a hold in the FMS by selecting the (HOLD) line of the FPL page and using the DEL function on the LSK 1R.
True
True or False: Pilots cannot delete a hold in the FMS after it has been armed, but can only select another hold.
False
True or False: Pilots can delete a hold in the FMS after it has been armed.
True
When holding using the FMS, the pilots can exit a hold at any time by _____.
Selecting proceed prompt
True or False: To utilize VNAV with the FMS, at least one vertical waypoint must be defined.
True
